Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Service Decorations
(Dienstauszeichnungen). A pair of service decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement trifold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the suspension loop maker marked “S-W” for Sy & Wagner, Berlin, measuring 42.32 mm (w) x 45.66 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition, and; a Bavarian Leopold Medal for 40 Years in State Service, constructed of gilded bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original trifold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse bearing a leftward-facing profile of Prince Regent Leopold, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR EHRENVOLLE VIERZIG DIENSTES JAHRE” (“FOR FORTY YEARS’ HONOURABLE SERVICE”), the three, six, and nine o’clock arms bearing a date of “12. MÄRZ 1911”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 36.62 mm (w) x 41.03 mm (h), weighing 23.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.

